English Teacher
Job Description:
The DePaul College Prep English Department seeks a collaborative energetic and positive educator for the role of an English teacher. The ideal candidate is a qualified teacher with the following characteristics:
- Works collaboratively with a course team to build and adjust common curriculum and summative assessments following the Understanding by Design framework;
- Consistently monitors student learning data (quantitative and qualitative) to determine and adjust daily instructional decisions;
- Provides regular feedback in various forms as part of the learning process in each unit;
- Can teach using an array of text forms and a diversity of voices in the following: fiction and poetry (both classic and contemporary) nonfiction and multimedia;
- Values student choice and voice in the classroom and in the curriculum;
- Seeks to improve their own teaching craft by collaborating with colleagues utilizing professional development opportunities and engaging in studentcentered instructional coaching at school;
- Can teach in a department that values and utilizes independent choice reading as a component of each course or willing to learn if lacking this experience;
- Works collaboratively with the English Department to improve vertical alignment toward shared department goals and philosophies;
- Values and seeks to understand the cultural and social identities of each student in their class;
- Ability to integrate culturally responsive practices into daily teaching.
Qualifications:
BA/BS in English
Illinois PEL
MA or MEd preferred
Benefits Available:
Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Sick Personal and Holiday Days
403(b) Plan
Transit Benefit
Salary Range:
Minimum/Starting Maximum $48000 $98000